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New summer transit service makes Golden Gardens easier to reach without a car
Summary Access to one of Seattle’s most beautiful and popular parks and beaches will be easier this summer with the launch of Golden Gardens Direct, a new bus service connecting downtown Ballard to Golden Gardens Park, beginning Saturday, June 27. The pilot… Read more
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New King County Data Shows Stable Housing Associated with Sustained Reductions in Jail Bookings
KING COUNTY – New King County data from the Department of Community & Human Services (DCHS) shows jail bookings declined nearly 27% in the first year after people moved into housing and continued to fall over time, reaching a 37.6% reduction within three… Read more
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Executive Zahilay, Mayor Wilson thank Councils for confirming Dr. Sandra Valenciano as Public Health Director
Summary King County Executive Girmay Zahilay and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson thanked the Metropolitan King County Council and Seattle City Council for confirming their appointee for Director of Public Health – Seattle & King County. Dr. Sandra Valenciano has… Read more
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Executive Girmay Zahilay Delivers 2026 State of the County Address: Building A More Connected King County
King County – Today, Executive Girmay Zahilay delivered the 2026 State of the County address, focused on building a more connected King County. This was Executive Zahilay’s first State of the County speech since taking office in November 2025 as… Read more
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Executive Zahilay’s State of the County Remarks As Prepared
Thank you, Mayor Ralph. Thank you Mayor Ferrell for hosting us in Federal Way at this beautiful venue. Chair Perry, members of the County Council, leaders of our sovereign tribes, labor partners, elected officials, King County employees, and… Read more
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Executive Zahilay Statement on KCRHA’s Corrective Action Plan
Background Today, Executive Girmay Zahilay released the following statement after King County and the City of Seattle sent a letter to the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) responding to their Corrective Action Plan, which was… Read more
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Executive Zahilay Announces Key Amendments and Regional Partnerships to Improve Sound Transit 3 System Plan for King County
Summary Executive Girmay Zahilay is sponsoring a series of amendments with regional leaders to strengthen the Sound Transit 3 (ST3) system plan for King County. Story Today, Executive Girmay Zahilay announced his sponsorship for new amendments to the ST3 system update plan that will advance critical transit projects… Read more
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King County Executive Girmay Zahilay launches new employment program for teens and young adults
King County residents ages 16-24 can now apply for more than 200 paid summer internships and volunteer opportunities through the new King County YouthWorks program King County, WA — Today, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay announced the launch of YouthWorks, a new workforce development… Read more
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King County officials urge extra caution on rivers after December flooding created new potential drowning hazards
Summary King County officials are urging residents to be extra cautious at rivers due to the historic December flooding that changed conditions and created new potential hazards in rivers throughout the region. Story King County officials are urging the public to be extra cautious… Read more
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Trailhead Direct returns Memorial Day weekend with transit service to popular hiking destinations
Summary Beginning Memorial Day weekend, hikers can once again leave the car at home and take transit to some of the region’s most popular outdoor destinations with Trailhead Direct, King County’s seasonal transit-to-trails service. The 2026… Read more